Update: ZoneAlarm's Anti-Spyware Is Free Today

No kidding! For Tuesday only, Check Point Software is offering ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware for free, instead of the usual $29.95.

No kidding! For Tuesday, Check Point Software is offering ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware for free, instead of the usual $29.95.

This isn't the full ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite, but it does include the super-powered OSFirewall along with spyware detection and removal, spy site blocking, and a year of updates.

Late Tuesday, Check Point said that, due to overloaded servers, the company is extending the offer until 5 PM PDT on Wednesday.

Why this "Crazy Eddie" deal? Check Point wants to call attention to the fact that it's Patch Tuesday today. Be sure to accept all security updates, and on top of that protection grab your bonus gift from Check Point. To get your free ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware go to www.zonealarm.com/patchtuesday before 7 AM PST on November 14th. While you're at it, consider grabbing a free copy of the ZoneAlarm ForceField beta for added protection.

Editor's Note: This story was updated at 3:20 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 13 with additional details from Check Point.

Neil Rubenking served as vice president and president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years when the IBM PC was brand new. He was present at the formation of the Association of Shareware Professionals, and served on its board of directors. In 1986, PC Magazine brought Neil on board to handle the torrent of Turbo Pascal tips submitted by readers. By 1990, he had become PC Magazine's technical editor, and a coast-to-coast telecommuter. His "User to User" column supplied readers with tips...
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